Idaho Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
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Short answer: At least $10/day ($5 per half day); counties may set higher rates, reportedly up to $50. $50/day for each day beyond 5 days in one trial. Must your employer pay you? No Updated
| Juror pay | At least $10/day ($5 per half day); counties may set higher rates, reportedly up to $50. $50/day for each day beyond 5 days in one trial. |
|---|---|
| Mileage / travel | Home to courthouse at the county employee rate |
| Must employers pay you? | No |
| Job protection | Employers may not fire, threaten or coerce jurors; violation is criminal contempt (fine up to $300). A fired employee has 60 days to sue for treble lost wages, reinstatement and attorney fees (Idaho Code § 2-218). |
Note: Numeric fields show the statutory minimum; many counties pay more. The $50 county maximum is reported but not confirmed in current statute text.
Law
- Idaho Code § 2-215
- Idaho Code § 2-218
- Idaho Code § 2-222
Sources
- legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title2/T2CH2/SECT2-215
- adacounty.id.gov/Jury/JurorCompensation.aspx
- law.justia.com/codes/idaho/2018/title-2/chapter-2/section-2-215/
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Idaho?
At least $10/day ($5 per half day); counties may set higher rates, reportedly up to $50. $50/day for each day beyond 5 days in one trial.
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Idaho?
No
Can I be fired for jury duty in Idaho?
Employers may not fire, threaten or coerce jurors; violation is criminal contempt (fine up to $300). A fired employee has 60 days to sue for treble lost wages, reinstatement and attorney fees (Idaho Code § 2-218).